Advanced
Understanding and Using Soil Testing
Instructor: Doug Soldat, Ph.D.
This course focuses on measuring and managing soil chemical properties. Topics covered include soil pH, cation exchange capacity, soil sampling techniques, and different soil test extraction and quantification methods. Dr. Soldat will then cover different ways to interpret soil test results including SLAN, BCSR, and MLSN.
Designed Duration: 6 Lectures, 3 Quizzes
Credits Earned: 1
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 11 Lessons
- 3 Quizzes
- 0 Zooms
- 0 Assignments
- 6h Duration
Welcome to Understanding and Using Soil Testing
2 Lessons0 Quizzes0 Zooms0 Assignments
- About this course
- How to Use GreenKeeper University Software
Section 1: Basic Training - Learning the Fundamentals of Turfgrass Soil Fertility and Soil Testing
3 Lessons1 Quiz0 Zooms0 Assignments
- Lecture 1: Turfgrass Nutrition and Soil Fertility
- Lecture 2: Soil Testing Principles
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 1 Quiz
Section 2: There is a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Soil Test
3 Lessons1 Quiz0 Zooms0 Assignments
- Lecture 3: All about the BCSR
- Lecture 4: All about SLAN
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 2 Quiz
Section 3: Other Aspects of Soil Testing
3 Lessons1 Quiz0 Zooms0 Assignments
- Lecture 5: Soil Organic Matter Testing
- Lecture 6: Salinity, Sodicity, and Toxicity Soil Testing
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 3 Quiz
Related Courses
Advanced
Turf Soil Management
- Fundamentals of soil science
- Soil organic matter management
- Soil physical properties & constructed root zones
0m
0
8
11
Advanced
Turfgrass Fertilization
- Nutrient requirements and cycling
- Nitrogen fertilizers
- Scheduling nitrogen fertilizer
0m
0
11
12